Discover Texas Field Trip Funding Ideas

Up to $5,000 Road Scholarships from SYTA Youth Foundation

Student Youth Travel Association Youth Foundation offers Road Scholarships of up to $5,000 for groups of students taking part in educational travel including Discover Texas Field Trips. All Road Scholarship applications must be submitted by an educator or designated school official.

Road Scholarship Application Period for Discover Texas Field Trips Occurring March 2024 - June 2024:

Application Period: September 18, 2023 - November 10, 2023

Announcement Date: Week of December 4, 2023

Road Scholarship Application Period for Discover Texas Field Trips Occurring August 2024 - February 2025:

Application Period: January 24, 2024 - March 29, 2024

Announcement Date: TBD

Grants

Walmart Local Community Grants

Local community grants are awarded through an open application process and provide funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities to local organizations in the U.S. Local Community grants range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $5,000.

Donors Choose

Donors Choose is an organization that connects teachers’ requests for donations with donors.

Possible Sponsors

  • Corporate Sponsorships – Parents may help with networking
  • Parent Teacher Association
  • Your school district's Education Foundation
  • Use this Sponsorship Request Template Letter to request a donation

Activities to Fundraise

Restaurant Spirit Night Fundraising

Product Sales/Fundraising

Companies That Help With Fundraising